Green Bay faith briefs

Tom Wiltzius, right, manager of the Hallman/Lindsay Paints store in Ashwaubenon, presents a $1,000 donation for Manna For Life Ministries to Jim Hogenson, co-founder and president of the Green Bay organization.(Photo: Courtesy of Hallman/Lindsay Paints)

ASHWAUBENON – Hallman/Lindsay Paints recently made a $1,000 donation to Manna For Life Ministries in Green Bay.

The Sun Prairie-based company donated $1,000 each to food pantries in the communities of its 25 store locations in Wisconsin for a total of $25,000.

Tom Wiltzius, manager at the 985 Waube Lane store, presented the gift to Jim Hogenson, co-founder and president of Manna For Life.

“Donating to a local food pantry is a way for us to thank the community and our customers for their support,” Wiltzius said in a statement. “We are glad that Hallman/Lindsay Paints can support Manna For Life and help them fulfill their goals of providing food, clothing, household items, transitional employment and job skills to those in need.”

Social event for young adults Thursday

DE PERE – The Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey is hosting the inaugural “Pints with a Purpose” social event for young adults in their 20s and 30s next week.

Lexie Wood will be the guest speaker for the program, which will run from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday at the center, 1016 N. Broadway.

Wood is the executive director of St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter in Green Bay. She will share her story of serving the most poor and marginalized in the community.

The event also will include Titletown Brewing Company beer, soft drinks and snacks.

Cost is $10, which includes the presentation and refreshments. Registration and payment are due by Monday.